What Should We Try Next?

Who doesn't love food?! There are many foods in the world that we aren't used to, but that doesn't mean we can't try them and learn more about how they became part of someone's culture.

បុណ្យចូលឆ្នាំថ្មី (pronounced "Bun Cheul Chnam Thmay") (Khmer New Year Celebration)

There are many different traditions that people in Vietnam have. In this Field Note, I'll introduce a few of those traditions but I'll focus on one that you maybe haven't heard of before.  

A Taste of Indonesia

Indonesian food is unique from other food in South East Asia. It is surprisingly spicy, covered in peanuts, often contains rice, and ordered differently. 

Samoa: A World of Color

Samoa is by far the most beautiful place I have ever been. It is an island full of new sights, sounds and even smells. Come learn about some of the natural beauty Samoa has to offer!

Recognizing Different Perspectives

Everyday life in Samoa might seem very different from life in the United States, but living in another country helps you see all the things that you have in common with other people around the world!

Exploring the Tradition of Chilean Lunch

For me, lunch is normally a quick snack in between work. Not for Chileans! In this post, I will talk about traditional Chilean lunch, which is the most important meal of the day in Chile.

Looking for Sand Lizards in the Veluwe

In a fun break from neuroscience, I was able to do some biology field work with my Dutch friend, and, together,we discovered the sand lizard!

Life in Cameroon

I spoke to Marcel who is a student at one of the Bilingual schools in Yaoundé. He is in elementary school and I met him when he was selling peanuts after school.

Monkeys of Cameroon

Cameroon is home to a diverse group of animals and many of them are found nowhere else in the world. This includes monkeys, which are in the primate group with chimpanzees and lemurs.

Cameroonian Culture

There are over 300 groups of people and languages in Cameroon, giving it a very rich culture. In this field note, I will be talking about the Baka, a unique group of people from Central Africa.

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